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Alpha-Interferon

Noun:

A type of interferon that is a natural protein produced by the body's immune system in response to viral infections and other diseases. It is used as a therapeutic drug to treat certain types of cancer, viral hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis.

Example sentence:

My doctor prescribed alpha-interferon to help boost my immune system and fight off the hepatitis B virus.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of alpha-interferon.

Example sentence:

The patient experienced various alpha-interferon side effects, including flu-like symptoms and fatigue.

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